Cosmetic uses
Camphor tree distillate is a common preservative in cosmetics, hair care
products, emollients, and astringents. Another use: It leaves the skin
feeling cool and fresh. Oil distilled from the wood, roots and branches of
an evergreen tree native to India used to treat acne, inflammation, oily
conditions, spots.

Medicinal Uses
The camphor from the trunk wood possesses cardiac, analeptic,
antivacterial, demulcent and anodyne properties. Injections of camphor oil
and sodium camphosulfonate are prescrived in case of cardiovascular
collapse. The peroral administration of camphor is effective for fever,
colic, sore throat and impotence. It is applied externally as an antiseptic,
demulcent and anodyne for impetigo, boils, neuralgia and rheumatism, in the
form of a tincture, an aqueous solution or an ointment.